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The Ten Commandments
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53 editions published between 1956 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 2,169 libraries worldwide The story of the life of Moses from the Pharaoh's household through his life of leading his people to freedom.
The magnificent seven
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13 editions published between 1989 and 2007 in English and held by 1,824 libraries worldwide The citizens of a small Mexican farming village hire seven gun fighters to defend them from a ruthless and exploitative group of bandits led by Calvera. As Calvera's next raid approaches, the peasants and the gun fighters work together to prepare to defend the village.
Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I
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9 editions published between 1956 and 2006 in English and held by 1,744 libraries worldwide An English schoolteacher finds herself at odds with the King of Siam when she is hired as the teacher at the royal court in the 1860s.
The King and I
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54 editions published between 1956 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,499 libraries worldwide An English schoolteacher finds herself at odds with the King when she is the teacher at the royal court in the 1860s.
The King and I
by Richard Rodgers
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97 editions published between 1951 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 1,403 libraries worldwide Music by Richard Rodgers. Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Originally recorded in 1956. Movie starred Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr. Total time 46:01.
Broadway's lost treasures
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2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 675 libraries worldwide A compilation of Broadway song & dance numbers from The Tony Awards, as performed by the original cast members between 1967 and 1986.
The magnificent seven
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47 editions published between 1960 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 615 libraries worldwide A Western set in New Mexico about seven gunslingers hired to protect a Mexican village.
Anastasia
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 561 libraries worldwide An expatriate White Russian general sets in motion a grand hoax after he meets a destitute woman on the banks of the Seine River in Paris. He is amazed at her resemblance to Anastasia, the youngest daughter of Czar Nicholas of Russia, rumored to have somehow survived the Bolsheviks' execution of the Romanoff family in 1918. He trains her to impersonate the missing princess but soon begins to feel she may be the real Anastasia. Ultimately, the truth can only be decided by one person--Anastasia's grandmother, the Dowager Empress.
The Brothers Karamazov
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7 editions published between 1986 and 1993 in English and German and held by 535 libraries worldwide Tells the story of four wildly disparate brothers in 19th century Czarist Russia, who stand to gain an inheritance from their father, and together they weave a web of intrigue and murder.
Anastasia
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17 editions published between 1956 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 511 libraries worldwide An expatriate White Russian general sets in motion a grand hoax after he meets a destitute woman on the banks of the Seine River in Paris. He is amazed at her resemblance to Anastasia, the youngest daughter of Czar Nicholas of Russia, rumored to have somehow survived the Bolsheviks' execution of the Romanoff family in 1918. He trains her to impersonate the missing princess but soon begins to feel she may be the real Anastasia. Ultimately, the truth can only be decided by one person--Anastasia's grandmother, the Dowager Empress.
Westworld
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19 editions published between 1973 and 2010 in English and held by 504 libraries worldwide This story of a technological paradise suddenly turned nightmare is a genuine shocker. For $1,000 a day, vacationers can indulge whims at the "theme park" called Westworld where the gunhands and dance-hall girls are all robots programmed to serve the guests' violent and lustful fantasies--until something goes wrong with their circuitry.
The ten commandments
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2 editions published between 2004 and 2011 in English and held by 499 libraries worldwide Lavish Biblical epic that tells the life story of Moses from the time he was discovered in the bulrushes as an infant by the pharaoh's daughter. As an adult, he turns his back on his privileged life in Egypt to lead his true people, the Hebrews, to freedom outside Egypt.
Bring forth the children; a journey to the forgotten people of Europe and the Middle East
by Yul Brynner
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5 editions published between 1960 and 1961 in English and held by 308 libraries worldwide
Yul Brynner, photographer
by Yul Brynner
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3 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 288 libraries worldwide Mention the name of Yul Brynner and a definite image comes to mind: the engaging if autocratic King of Siam in both the stage and screen versions of The King and I, or the arrogant and scene-stealing Pharaoh Rameses in Cecil B. DeMille's epic film, The Ten Commandments. But there is an aspect of Yul Brynner that - until now - was known mainly to his family, friends, and close colleagues. This complex and multi-talented man was not only an award-winning actor, but also an.
Return of the seven
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4 editions published between 1966 and 2001 in English and German and held by 257 libraries worldwide Brynner leads his band of gunslingers to rescue a poor Mexican village from the vicious outlaws who have been terrorizing the inhabitants.
Ultimate Broadway
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1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 236 libraries worldwide Collection of 40 Broadway musical songs that span from 1943 to 1996.
Rodgers and Hammerstein's The king and I
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7 editions published between 1991 and 2006 in English and held by 227 libraries worldwide An English schoolteacher finds herself at odds with the King when she is the teacher at the royal court in Siam in the 1860s. Songs include Getting to know you, I whistle a happy tune, Hello young lovers, and Shall we dance.
Morituri
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7 editions published between 1965 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 200 libraries worldwide A German war deserter is blackmailed into conducting an apparent suicide mission for the British. Forced to pose as an SS officer, Robert Crain must seize a German freighter booby-trapped to explode upon capture. Complicating the situation, sixteen prisoners of war are also brought on board, including a beautiful young concentration camp survivor.
Cast a giant shadow
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1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 200 libraries worldwide Part fact, part fiction, Cast a Giant Shadow powerfully dramatizes Israel's heroic 1947-48 struggle for independence. Both realistic war story and passionate romance, the film centers on the legendary David "Mickey" Marcus. Jewish-American general Marcus is called to the new state of Israel to build an army capable of withstanding its Arab foes.
Taras Bulba
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4 editions published between 1993 and 2008 in English and held by 184 libraries worldwide Set in the Ukraine of the 16th century, a powerful Cossack chieftain is determined to regain his land from treacherous Polish invaders. Despite bitter dissension in the ranks, he is soon leading his soldiers into savage warfare. But further conflict erupts when his headstrong son, Andrei, falls deeply in love with a Polish girl. Spectacular battle scenes highlight the nonstop action, arriving at a shattering climax in which father and son must ultimately confront the rift between them. more
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Actors Anastasii︠a︡ Nikolaevna,--Grand Duchess, daughter of Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia,--1901-1918 Bible. Bible films Biography British Brynner, Rock,--1946- Brynner, Yul Drama DVD-Video discs Exodus, The Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Films--for the hearing impaired Friendship Governesses Historical films History Israelites crossing the Red Sea (Biblical event) Kings and rulers Kings and rulers--Children Landon, Margaret,--1903-1993 Leonowens, Anna Harriette,--1831-1915 Manners and customs Mexico Mongkut,--King of Siam,--1804-1868 Moses--(Biblical leader) Musical films Musical films Musicals Musicals--Excerpts Outlaws Peasants Pictorial works Portrait photography Religious films Religious films Russia Teachers Ten commandments Thailand Tony Awards United States Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Vigilantes Western films Western films
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Alternative Names
Bryner, Youl
Khan, Taidje
Languages
English
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German (53) No Linguistic content (31) Undetermined (27) French (22) Multiple languages (5) Spanish (4) Italian (3) Danish (2) Russian (2) Chinese (1) Serbian (1) Hindi (1) Covers
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